Little John Park Field Allocation

Expressed general support for Little League usage at Little John Park, noting reasonable noise and manageable parking, though highlighting street cleaning needs nearby.

Expressed concern as a neighbor over lack of early notification and restricted public access to Little John Park due to Little League activities.

Raised concerns about perimeter fencing restricting public access for eight months of the year, asking for a more balanced approach for neighbors.

Requested postponement of the Little League MOU, citing intimidating community meetings and insufficient neighborhood notification.

Spoke in support of Alameda Little League, highlighting decades of volunteer service, investments in youth sports, and the need for adequate playing fields.

Spoke again during the public hearing, reiterating support for youth sports while noting minor drafting defects in the MOU.

Expressed concern that perimeter fencing alters the park's character and noted many parents were unaware of parking restrictions.

Spoke in support of Little League, noting that Little John Park has historically been a baseball field and that sports facilities benefit the community.

Clarified that neighbors support baseball but object to communication failures and the effective privatization of a general-use neighborhood park.

Spoke as a Little League parent about the high cost of alternative school fields and the strong desire of families to work collaboratively with the community.